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Stella Is Starting Over
- Author
- Rebecca Reid
- Narrator
- Sulin Hasso, Tom Kiteley
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 13 August 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 24 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
read by Sulin Hasso and Tom Kiteley
An addictive friends to lovers rom-com with dual POV, perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Lucy Vine!
Stella’s life is not going to plan. Suddenly she’s in her early thirties with a young baby, zero dating experience and a house that’s falling apart, but she’s determined not to give up on herself or finding the perfect relationship.
To navigate the murky world of online dating, Stella hatches a plan to date different ‘types’. There’s the
Gentleman for elegant dinner dates. The Poet for deep conversation. And the No Strings Attached Guy for... uncomplicated fun.
Dom doesn’t quite fall into any of the categories, so ends up as The Friend instead, spending time with Stella and her daughter whenever they can. Then Stella meets her perfect match. Things are finally all coming together.
But when did love ever follow the rules?
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Readers love Stella Is Starting Over...
'An ideal choice for a summer read' *****
'Brilliant and amusing' *****
'A captivating, witty, and beautifully written novel' *****
'Funny, tender, emotionally spot on' ****
Rebecca Reid's debut love story, Seven Rules for a Perfect Marriage, is available now!
Critics Review
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Praise for Seven Rules for a Perfect Marriage:
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A dream of a book: humour, warm, fun characters and a story I stayed up all night for. I loved it!
Lucy Vine, author of Seven Exes
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Refreshing and original… a real life love story about what happens after the happy ever after. I loved it!
Bianca Gillam, author of Bad Publicity
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I loved this book. Seven Rules for a Perfect Marriage so brilliantly captures the pains and joys of modern love and marriage. A beautifully drawn story of a couple finding their way back to each other that feels gratifying, warm and wise
Holly Miller, author of The Sight of You
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Details
- Author
- Rebecca Reid
- Narrator
- Sulin Hasso, Tom Kiteley
- Duration
- 8 hours 24 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9781526682352
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Romance, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Modern and Contemporary romance
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents Stella is Starting Over by Rebecca Reidread by Sulin Hasso and Tom KiteleyAn addictive friends to lovers rom-com with dual POV, perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Lucy Vine! Stella’s life is not going to plan. Suddenly she’s in her early thirties with a young baby, zero dating experience and a house that’s falling apart, but she’s determined not to give up on herself or finding the perfect relationship.To navigate the murky world of online dating, Stella hatches a plan to date different ‘types’. There’s theGentleman for elegant dinner dates. The Poet for deep conversation. And the No Strings Attached Guy for... uncomplicated fun.Dom doesn’t quite fall into any of the categories, so ends up as The Friend instead, spending time with Stella and her daughter whenever they can. Then Stella meets her perfect match. Things are finally all coming together.But when did love ever follow the rules?**Readers love Stella Is Starting Over...'An ideal choice for a summer read' *****'Brilliant and amusing' *****'A captivating, witty, and beautifully written novel' *****'Funny, tender, emotionally spot on' ****Rebecca Reid's debut love story, Seven Rules for a Perfect Marriage, is available now!
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